YEARLY HIGH
0.1892 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.1774 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1834 BWP

2026 GMD to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the GMD to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 0.1892. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 29, dropping to 0.1774.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0118 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1818 to the December average rate of 0.1849, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.1892 was down 5.99% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.2013, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GMD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 946 BWP
2025 Average 943 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 887 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 59.10 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.1854
0.1797
JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

GMD to BWP Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.1834, compared to 0.0000 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1834 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1834
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0118 BWP (High: 0.1892 / Low: 0.1774). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 BWP (High: 0.1851 / Low: 0.1838).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0118
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.1818) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.1938), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0120 (-6.21%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.1818
2025 Avg (January) 0.1938

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1892 0.1774 0.1818
February 0.1891 0.1779 0.1802
March 0.1880 0.1812 0.1849
April 0.1876 0.1813 0.1839
May 0.1851 0.1838 0.1846
June 0.1864 0.1838 0.1849